by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #641 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #24 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern. This makes it the #704 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $54,588. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, business administration students borrow a median amount of $25,892 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $1,520 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,970 | $35,970 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,148 | $11,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Northwestern make a median salary of $72,523. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 21 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 10 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 2 |
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